Monday, May 30, 2011

Peter Jackson's The Hobbit movies have officially been given full titles, as well as release dates.

The first in the two-part series, entitled The Hobbit: An Unexpected Journey hits theatres on December 14th, 2012, and the concluding chapter, The Hobbit: There And Back Again drops a year later, on December 13th, 2013.

Hip-hop star Sean Kingston is in critical condition in a Miami Beach hospital after being injured in a jet skiing accident, Sunday evening.

Kingston and a female passenger were severely injured when their jet ski struck the bridge that connects Palm Island with the MacArthur Causeway, at approximately 6 p.m, pacific time. We're told his injuries are so severe, he's being treated in a trauma room.

He has reportedly been transferred from the trauma unit to the intensive care unit at Jackson Memorial. He is in critical condition, but has been stabilized. The man who jumped into the water to save Kingston says the Beautiful Girls singer was "spitting up blood" after the accident, but that Sean was resposive and spoke during the rescue.

The Hangover Part II opened on Thursday, receiving just $61.6 million. You may say that that's a substantial amount, but it's not considering the budget for the film was $80 million. It also received negative reviews from critics, with Rotten Tomatoes saying the film is a "crueler, darker, raunchier carbon copy of the first installment". However, the film has only been in theatres for 2 days, so things could go uphill from here.

Meanwhile, Kung Fu Panda 2 received just $5.8 million, with a budget of $150 million, meaning that it received less then 5% of what the producers, Paramount payed on it. Luckily, the film received positive reviews from critics, with Rotten Tomatoes giving it a 79 out of 100.

Joe Jonas, the 21-year-old singer/musician/actor/dancer that performed with his 2 brothers, Nickand Kevin until they apparently disbanded, earlier this year and who recently took over the Jonas Brothers twitter, so we're not really sure what's going on with the band - is set to release his debut solo single, See No More on Friday, June 3rd.

Hold up. Sense when did he go solo?

Well, apparently, he's been working on his solo project sense May 2010, and now he's all set to come out with a brand new solo album, entitled Fast Life set to debut sometime this year.

Fun Fact: If you re-arrange the letters F.A.S.T.L.I.F.E. it spells Trainwreck.

Saturday, May 21, 2011

The Russos over on Waverly Place are almost done production for the final episode of Wizards of Waverly Place. The star of the show, Selena Gomez who plays Alex Russo in the Disney Channel show has been updating Twitter a lot lately, discussing the show and posting lots of photos from the set.

The show has also officially reached 100 episodes, as you can see in the photo above, which was tweeted by Gomez not long ago. With only a few more days left, Selena said she's "depressed" about the show's ending and will undoubtedly be crying like a baby on the last day of filming. The cast of the show, consisting of Selena Gomez as Alex Russo, David Henrie as Justin Russo, Jake T. Austin as Max Russo, Jennifer Stone as Harper Finkle, Maria Canals Barrera as Theresa Russo, and David DeLuise as Jerry Russo have been working on the show sense 2007. The series first debuted in October 2011.

With May quickly ending, and June quickly approaching, it's time to take a look at the movies, coming to theatres this May and June!

Kung Fu Panda 2
Genre: Animated, Family, Comedy
Preceded by: Kung Fu Panda (2008)
Starring: Jack Black, Dustin Hoffman, Angelina Jolie, Jackie Chan
Available in 3D
In "Kung Fu Panda 2," Po is now living his dream as The Dragon Warrior, protecting the Valley of Peace alongside his friends and fellow kung fu masters, The Furious Five. But Po's new life of awesomeness is threatened by the emergence of a formidable villain, who plans to use a secret, unstoppable weapon to conquer China and destroy kung fu. He must look to his past and uncover the secrets of his mysterious origins; only then will Po be able to unlock the strength he needs to succeed.
Release Date: May 26th, 2011

The Hangover Part II
Genre: Comedy
Preceded by: The Hangover (2009)
Starring: Bradley Cooper, Ed Helms, Zach Galifianakis
Phil, Stu, Alan and Doug travel to exotic Thailand for Stu's wedding. After the unforgettable bachelor party in Las Vegas, Stu is taking no chances and has opted for a safe, subdued pre-wedding brunch. However, things don't always go as planned. What happens in Vegas may stay in Vegas, but what happens in Bangkok can't even be imagined.
Release Date: May 26th, 2011

The Beaver
Genre: Comedy, Drama
Starring: Mel Gibson, Jodie Foster
Plagued by his own demons, Walter Black was once a successful toy executive and family man who now suffers from depression. No matter what he tries, Walter can't seem to get himself back on track... until a beaver hand-puppet enters his life.
Release Date: May 27th, 2011

X-Men: First Class
Genre: Action
Starring: James MacAvoy, Michael Fassbender, Rose Byrne, January Jones
Preceded by: X-Men Origins: Wolverine (2009)
"X-Men: First Class" follows the classic Marvel mythology, charts the epic beginning of the X-Men saga. Before Charles Xavier and Erik Lensherr took the names Professor X and Magneto, they were two young men discovering their powers for the first time. Before they were archenemies, they were closest of friends, working together, with other Mutants (some familiar, some new), to stop the greatest threat the world has ever known. In the process, a rift between them opened, which began the eternal war between Magneto's Brotherhood and Professor X's X-Men.
Release Date: June 3rd, 2011

Super 8
Genre: Action, Sci-Fi
Producer: Steven Spielberg
Starring: Elle Fanning, Kyle Chandler, Ron Eldard, Noah Emmerich
From producer, Steven Spielberg and director, J.J. Abrams, In the summer of 1979, a group of friends in a small Ohio town witness a catastrophic train crash while making a super 8 movie and soon suspect that it was not an accident. Shortly after, unusual disappearances and inexplicable events begin to take place in town, and the local sheriff's deputy tries to uncover the truth -- something more terrifying than any of them could have imagined.
Release Date: June 10th, 2011

Green Lantern
Genre: Sci-Fi
Starring: Ryan Reynolds, Mark Strong, Blake Lively
Available in 3D
Each sector of space is protected by a Green Lantern, possessing a power ring that uses a powerful green energy to do anything within the limits of the user's imagination and will power. When the Green Lantern assigned to this sector of space finds himself dying on planet Earth, he tells the ring to find a suitable successor. The chosen replacement, hot-shot test pilot Hal Jordan, finds himself with a new job he never expected.
Release Date: June 17th, 2011

Mr. Popper's Penguins
Genre: Family
Starring: Jim Carrey
Mr. Popper is a driven businessman who is clueless when it comes to the important things in life. Mr. Popper finally understands what he's been missing, thanks to a new inheritance: six penguins who turn his swanky New York apartment into a snowy winter wonderland and the rest of his life upside-down.
Release Date: June 17th, 2011

Bad Teacher
Genre: Comedy
Starring: Cameron Diaz, Jason Segel, Justin Timberlake, Lucy Punch
After being dumped by her current boyfriend, a foul-mouthed, gold-digging seventh-grade teacher sets her sights on a colleague who is dating the school's model teacher.
Release Date: June 24th, 2011

Cars 2
Genre: Animated, Family
Starring: Owen Wilson, Larry the Cable Guy, Michael Caine, Emily Mortimer, Bonnie Hunt
Preceded by: Cars (2006)
Available in 3D
Star racecar Lightning McQueen and the incomparable tow truck Mater take their friendship to exciting new places in "Cars 2" when they compete in the first-ever World Grand Prix to determine the world's fastest car. But, the road to the championship is filled with plenty of potholes, detours and hilarious surprises when Mater gets caught up in an intriguing adventure of his own: international espionage. Torn between assisting Lightning McQueen in the high-profile race and towing the line in a top-secret spy mission, Mater's action-packed journey leads him on an explosive chase through the streets of Japan and Europe, trailed by his friends and watched by the whole world. In 3D at select locations.
Release Date: June 24th, 2011

Well, there's your exclusive movie preview for the remainder of May, as well as June!

Sunday, May 15, 2011

We're watching Survivor: Redemption Island RIGHT NOW ON CBS! Tonight, the winner of the 21st season of the hit show will be crowned, and we'll finally find out who will win the 1 million dollars! Could it be Grant? Andrea? Mike? Matt? Rob? Phillip? Natalie? Ashley? Find out right now on CBS! 8/7c! Tonight, the show is on for 2 hours + the live show at 10:00 where we'll find out who wins. We'll make updates, as the show progresses.

Update: Grant, Mike, and Matt have been eliminated from the game, in a dual at Redemption Island.Update: Andrea has been voted out, in tribal council. Rob, Phillip, Natalie, and Ashley all voted for Andrea. Andrea voted for Rob.Update: Four contestants are left.Update: Ashley has been voted out, in tribal council. Rob, Phillip, and Natalie all voted for Ashley. Ashley voted for Phillip.Update:Three contestants are left. Who do YOU think will win? Our bet's on Rob, and online polls are supporting that guess.Update: Rob has won the 1 million dollar prize and the title of Sole Survivor! We knew he was gonna win!

Friday, May 13, 2011

The entire crew of Jersey Shore landed in Florence, Italy this morning and were greeted with a huge fan crush. The paparazzi went crazy, snapping photos of the group as they arrived in their new home. They'll all ready to start filming the fourth season.

The 33-year-old former That 70's Show star is set to replace Charlie Sheen, this fall in the relaunch of Two and a Half Men. Kutcher says, "I can't replace Charlie Sheen but I'm going to work my ass off to entertain the hell out of the people."

"Kutcher is a sweetheart and a brilliant comedic performer." Sheen began in a statement to TMZ, "Oh wait! So am I! Enjoy the show, America. Enjoy seeing a 2.0 in the demo every Monday, WB." Essentially, Charlie is saying the age group that supported him is going to tune out.

Sheen also took yet another stab at the creator and executive producer of the show, Chuck Lorre. "Enjoy planet Chuck, Ashton. There is no air, laughter, loyalty, or love there."

Wednesday, May 4, 2011

Didn't he say he would be announcing the judges LAST DECEMBER? Deja vu...

Simon Cowell is reportedly hoping to announce the judges for The X Factor, by Friday. Even though filming is set to BEGIN on that day, so for the first few episodes it looks as if it will just be Simon on the judging panel.

Many judges have been rumoured to be joining the judging panel, including Paula Abdul, Cheryl Cole, Lady Gaga, Mariah Carey, Katy Perry, Nicole Scherzinger, Elton John, Nicki Minaj, and Demi Lovato, however as of yet; only Cowell and L.A. Reid are confirmed judges.

Many celebrities took to Twitter to comment on the death of Osama Bin Laden. Apparently more than just Jim Carrey, Lindsay Lohan, and Paris Hilton commented on the killing, considering #obl and #osama were both trending topics on Monday.

Just landed back in LA, so happy to hear the news of Osama bin Laden's death. He was the face of terrorism and such an evil man. The world is a much better place with him not in it. -Paris Hilton

Just landed. Watching CNN, what a historical moment in the fight against hatred. -Katy Perry

Celebrating at the Mansion with the news of the death of Osama Bin Laden. Will this end terrorist attacks or increase them? -Hugh Heffner

OBAMA GOT OSAMA -Nick Cannon

Go USA! -Lindsay Lohan

Wow! They killed the Boogieman! I felt something was in the air tonight! Bin Laden era over! S'next? -Jim Carrey

It is a GREAT day 4 America & I'm PROUD 2 b an American -Katy Perry

I really hope bin laden didn't get reincarnated as one of Mariah Carey's babies. -Jimmy Kimmel

U.S. President, Barack Obama has decided that he will not release the ultra-gory photos of Osama Bin Laden's bloody, dead face to the public. (Good choice.)

White House Defense Secretary Robert Gates, along with Hillary Clinton advised Obama about concerns that releasing the photos of the dead terrorist could prompt a backlash against the United States.

"The risks of release outweigh the benefits" Obama told 60 Minutes adding, "Conspiracy theorists around the world will just claim the photos are doctored anyway, and there is a real risk that releasing the photos will only serve to inflame public opinion in the Middle East. Imagine how the American people would react if al-Qaida killed one of our troops or military leaders, and put photos of the body on the internet."

The government and CIA obtained information on Bin Laden's location, last year and began the mission to finally kill Bin Laden, last week. The mission was done succesfully, on Sunday when Bin Laden was located in Pakistan, and was shot twice in the head by U.S. military.

"Osama bin Laden is not a trophy -- he is dead and let's now focus on continuing the fight until al-Qaida has been eliminated."

According to a TMZ poll, 51% of voters want the photos to be released to the public, while 41% don't, based on 118,235 votes.

What do you think?

By the way, any photos released on the internet as of May 4th, 2011 that are claiming to be photos of the dead terrorist are fake.

According to Brandon Mychal Smith, some guy who apparently plays Nico in Sonny with a Chance has confirmed that the show will return on June 5th at 8:30 p.m.

The show's lead character, Demi Lovato announced that she had quit the show, last month. For the third season, the show will be retitled, and will now focus on the show-within-a-show, So Random instead of the usual behind the scenes format. According to some cast members, the show will be sort of like a child's version of Saturday Night Live. The season premiere will also include a musical special guest.

So, will you bother to watch the show now that Lovato has officially left, or is this just a trainwreck for the Disney Channel, waiting to happen?

Sonny with a Chance, which has been retitled to So Random premieres Sunday, June 5 at 8:30pm.